Los Angeles
Chargers
3-0
40
FINAL
13
Seattle
Seahawks
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 40-13 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Chargers' position in the playoff race but also sends a clear message about their offensive firepower.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert stole the show with an impressive four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to orchestrate a high-octane offense. Seattle's Sam Darnold put up a respectable 300 passing yards, but the Chargers' offensive depth proved too much to handle. Cooper Kupp emerged as a standout for the Seahawks, racking up 152 receiving yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with the relentless Chargers attack.
Defensively, the Chargers made their mark with a crucial interception from Derwin James Jr., which shifted the momentum in their favor. Although Bud Clark led Seattle with nine total tackles and DeMarcus Lawrence added a sack, the Chargers' defense effectively stifled the Seahawks' scoring opportunities when it mattered most. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Chargers forced a turnover, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead, sealing the outcome well before the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 41 | 23 | 56% | 300 | 1 | 1 | 77.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 50 | 30 | 60% | 292 | 4 | 0 | 103.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadarian Price | HB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 46 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 14 | 53 | 3.8 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 34 | 3.1 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 8 | 152 | 19.0 | 66 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 16 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Clark | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rylie Mills | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Fowler Jr | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 4 | 4 | 4 | 55 |

